Genesis GV80 Trims: 2.5T, 3.5T & More

Last updated August 4, 2026

Genesis GV80

The Genesis GV80 lineup starts with the 2.5T, 2.5T Base, and 2.5T Standard, which deliver the SUV’s core luxury design with the turbo four-cylinder. The 3.5T Base and 3.5T Standard are the early power-focused branch, adding the twin-turbo V6, all-wheel drive, and a more composed suspension. The newer 2.5T Select and 2.5T Advanced shift the focus toward comfort and family usefulness, while the 3.5T Advanced and Advanced+ combine that richer equipment with V6 power. At the premium end, the 2.5T Prestige is the comfort-first four-cylinder model. The 3.5T Prestige and Prestige Signature pair V6 power with the richest regular luxury equipment, including upgraded rear-seat appointments. The 3.5T Prestige Black keeps the top-trim formula but gives it a distinct blacked-out appearance inside and out.

What each trim is known for

Genesis GV80 Base Model

Base Model

2.5T2.5T Base2.5T Standard

The Base Model trim level — 2.5T, 2.5T Base, and 2.5T Standard — is the design-led entry point, pairing the GV80’s core luxury experience with its turbo four-cylinder engine.

Best for: Shoppers who want the GV80’s styling, comfort, and everyday technology without the V6 or upper-trim extras.

Highlights

  • 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine
  • Heated power front seats with synthetic leather seating surfaces
  • Hands-free power liftgate
  • On 2025-and-later models, a 27-inch integrated OLED display
55 in stock
Genesis GV80 Performance

Performance

3.5T Base3.5T Standard

The Performance trim level — 3.5T Base and 3.5T Standard — is the straightforward V6 upgrade, built around stronger passing power and a smoother, more composed driving feel.

Best for: Drivers who value effortless highway power and ride control more than the richer cabin details of later Prestige trims.

Highlights

  • 375-hp twin-turbo 3.5-liter V6 with all-wheel drive
  • Electronically controlled suspension
  • Panoramic sunroof
  • Ventilated front seats

Adds the 375-hp twin-turbo V6, all-wheel drive, an electronically controlled suspension, a panoramic roof, and ventilated front seats over the four-cylinder entry level.

6 in stock
Genesis GV80 Luxury Features

Luxury Features

2.5T Advanced2.5T Select

The Luxury Features trim level — 2.5T Select and 2.5T Advanced — expands the four-cylinder GV80 with either a lighter style-and-comfort upgrade or a fuller family-focused cabin.

Best for: Shoppers who prefer the four-cylinder but want more comfort, richer technology, or the Advanced model’s seven-seat flexibility.

Highlights

  • 27-inch integrated OLED display
  • Select adds a panoramic sunroof and heated steering wheel
  • Advanced adds leather and ventilated front seats
  • Advanced adds a standard third row and surround-view cameras

Shifts the emphasis from the Performance level’s V6 power to four-cylinder comfort and flexibility; Select adds everyday luxuries, while Advanced adds richer seating, camera technology, and a third row.

2 in stock
Genesis GV80 High Performance

High Performance

3.5T Advanced3.5T Advanced+

The High Performance trim level — 3.5T Advanced and 3.5T Advanced+ — combines twin-turbo V6 power with leather-trimmed, seven-seat family usefulness.

Best for: Families who want stronger acceleration, a standard third row, and useful parking and comfort technology in the same GV80.

Highlights

  • 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 with all-wheel drive
  • Leather seating with ventilated front seats
  • Standard third-row seating for seven
  • Surround-view camera and remote parking assistance

Replaces the Luxury Features level’s four-cylinder with the stronger twin-turbo V6 while retaining the fuller comfort, camera, and three-row equipment found in the Advanced branch.

2 in stock
Genesis GV80 Premium Comfort

Premium Comfort

2.5T Prestige

The Premium Comfort trim level — 2.5T Prestige — is the comfort-first flagship of the four-cylinder side of the GV80 lineup.

Best for: Shoppers who care more about seat comfort, ride quality, and a richly finished cabin than added V6 power.

Highlights

  • Adaptive suspension with road preview
  • Massaging front seats
  • Head-up display
  • Heated rear seats

Moves back to the 2.5-liter turbo engine but adds a more comfort-focused experience than High Performance, led by massaging front seats, a road-preview adaptive suspension, a head-up display, and heated rear seats.

0 in stock
Genesis GV80 Top Tier Luxury

Top Tier Luxury

3.5T Prestige3.5T Prestige Signature

The Top Tier Luxury trim level — 3.5T Prestige and 3.5T Prestige Signature — is the richest regular V6 GV80, with flagship-style cabin materials and greater rear-seat comfort.

Best for: Buyers who want V6 power together with the GV80’s fullest regular luxury treatment, especially for passengers in the back.

Highlights

  • 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 and electronic limited-slip differential
  • Premium leather seating surfaces
  • Ventilated rear seats and digital rearview mirror
  • Prestige Signature adds a four-passenger cabin with power second-row captain’s chairs

Adds the twin-turbo V6, an electronic limited-slip differential, premium leather, ventilated rear seats, and a digital rearview mirror over the four-cylinder Prestige level.

0 in stock
Genesis GV80 Special Editions

Special Editions

3.5T Prestige Black

The Special Editions trim level — 3.5T Prestige Black — is the image-focused GV80, turning the top V6 luxury formula into a coordinated blacked-out design.

Best for: Shoppers who want the comfort and power of a high-end GV80 with a darker, more distinctive visual identity.

Highlights

  • 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 engine
  • Black exterior trim treatment
  • Black Nappa leather and open-pore black ash wood
  • Power-adjustable second-row seats

Builds on the top V6 luxury theme with black exterior detailing, a black Nappa leather cabin, and open-pore black ash wood trim rather than an extra performance upgrade.

1 in stock

Trim comparison

FeatureBase ModelPerformanceLuxury FeaturesPremium ComfortTop Tier LuxuryHigh PerformanceSpecial Editions
Includes
2.5T, 2.5T Base, 2.5T Standard55 in stock
3.5T Base, 3.5T Standard6 in stock
2.5T Advanced, 2.5T Select2 in stock
2.5T Prestige0 in stock
3.5T Prestige, 3.5T Prestige Signature0 in stock
3.5T Advanced, 3.5T Advanced+2 in stock
3.5T Prestige Black1 in stock
Engine2.5L turbo four-cylinder3.5L twin-turbo V62.5L turbo four-cylinder2.5L turbo four-cylinder3.5L twin-turbo V63.5L twin-turbo V63.5L twin-turbo V6
Horsepower300 hp375 hp300 hp300 hp375 hp375 hp375 hp
Seating approachFive seatsComfort-focused two-row layoutFive in Select; seven in AdvancedSeven seatsSeven in Prestige; four-passenger Signature cabinSeven seatsFive seats
Defining front-seat comfortHeated power seatsVentilated front seatsVentilated seats on AdvancedMassaging front seatsPremium leather seatingVentilated leather seatsBlack Nappa leather
Family and rear-seat focusCore five-seat cabinLong-drive comfortAdvanced adds third rowHeated rear seatsVentilated rear seats; Signature captain’s chairsStandard third rowPower-adjustable second row
Signature cabin technology27-inch OLED display on 2025-and-later modelsTouchscreen navigation and digital key27-inch OLED; surround-view cameras on AdvancedHead-up display and 27-inch OLEDDigital rearview mirrorSurround-view cameras and remote parkingDigital rearview mirror
Main visual themeCore Genesis luxury designV6-focused upscale lookSelect adds 20-inch wheels and panoramic roofComfort-first Prestige treatmentFlagship-style materialsLuxury and family focusBlacked-out exterior and cabin

Frequently asked questions

What do 2.5T and 3.5T mean on a Genesis GV80?

They identify the engine. The 2.5T uses a turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder, while the 3.5T uses a stronger twin-turbo 3.5-liter V6. Names such as Advanced and Prestige describe the equipment level.

Is the base GV80 2.5T poorly equipped?

No. On refreshed models, the base 2.5T still has the 27-inch display, heated power front seats, a hands-free liftgate, smartphone integration, and extensive driving-assistance technology. Higher trims mainly add comfort, cameras, seating flexibility, or the V6.

What does the 2.5T Select add over the base 2.5T?

On newer GV80s, the 2.5T Select adds all-wheel drive, a panoramic sunroof, a heated steering wheel, and 20-inch wheels. It keeps the five-seat layout and the same turbo four-cylinder engine.

What is the difference between the 2.5T Select and 2.5T Advanced?

In recent years, the Advanced is the bigger comfort and family upgrade. It adds leather, ventilated front seats, a third row for seven seats, premium audio, surround-view cameras, blind-spot camera views, and remote parking assistance.

How does the 2.5T Prestige differ from the 2.5T Advanced?

On newer models, the Advanced focuses on family usefulness with seven seats and extra camera technology. The Prestige emphasizes front-seat comfort and ride quality with massaging seats, adaptive suspension, a head-up display, heated rear seats, and 22-inch wheels.

What is the difference between the 2.5T Advanced and 3.5T Advanced?

In the recent lineup, the main difference is the engine. Both combine seven-seat flexibility with leather, ventilated front seats, premium audio, surround-view cameras, and remote parking assistance, but the 3.5T uses the stronger twin-turbo V6.

What does the 3.5T Prestige add over the 3.5T Advanced?

On newer GV80s, the 3.5T Prestige adds a richer cabin and more rear-seat comfort. Highlights include upgraded leather, ventilated rear seats, a digital rearview mirror, a suede-like headliner, adaptive suspension, and hardware that helps distribute power between the rear wheels.

Is the 3.5T Prestige Black faster than the regular Prestige?

No. The newer Prestige Black uses the same twin-turbo V6 as the regular 3.5T Prestige. Its distinction is visual, with black exterior details, black leather, dark wood trim, and a fully black-themed cabin.

What is the GV80 3.5T Prestige Signature?

The Prestige Signature is a limited four-seat version offered in select earlier years. It replaces the usual rear bench with power captain’s chairs and adds features such as heated and ventilated rear seats, soft-close doors, rear sunshades, and rear wireless phone charging.

Which Genesis GV80 trim should I look for if I need seven seats?

Look for an Advanced-family trim. In recent lineups, the 2.5T Advanced and 3.5T Advanced have a standard third row. In earlier years, the V6-powered 3.5T Advanced+ was the trim specifically built around a power-folding third row.

Which GV80 trim gets the V6 without the full Prestige package?

The answer depends on the era. Earlier first-generation models used 3.5T Base or 3.5T Standard as the straightforward V6 entry. Since the 2025 refresh, the V6 side begins with the better-equipped 3.5T Advanced.

Which four-cylinder GV80 has the fullest comfort package?

On newer models, it is the 2.5T Prestige. It keeps the turbo four-cylinder but adds adaptive suspension, massaging front seats, a head-up display, heated rear seats, extra front-seat adjustment, and 22-inch wheels.

Which GV80 trim has massaging front seats?

On newer GV80s, the 2.5T Prestige includes massaging front seats. It is aimed at shoppers who care more about seat comfort, ride quality, and cabin features than moving up to the V6.

What does Advanced+ mean on an older GV80?

Advanced+ is an earlier V6 trim centered on extra seating. It adds a power-folding third row to the 3.5T package, along with premium audio, a head-up display, parking cameras, remote parking assistance, three-zone climate control, and heated second-row seats.

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